Knox County Area Project- KCAP

03/22/2025

PLEASE Exercise your right to vote in the upcoming local elections April 1st. Check out those running for School Boards, Galesburg Government & more.
VOTING is Speaking Your choice!
Every vote counts! Make sure your choice is counted.

03/20/2025

02/08/2025

Before leaving for work this morning, this milkweed called me over and wanted me to tell the world that its seeds will continue to make us happy with future Monarch Butterflies. Whatever our dreams are plant a seed today, nurture it and then reap the fruits of your labor tomorrow.

02/08/2025

In January, we received reports of monarch adults from Florida, Texas, Georgia and Louisiana.

Additionally, we've received reports of breeding in Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama and even South Carolina, though many of these locations were hit with freezing temperatures and even snow in late January. JoAnn in Alabama submitted this photo on Jan. 15.

Since temperatures dropped last week, we have only received reports from Florida and Texas, with JoAnn's report on Jan. 15 the most recent report of a larva anywhere else in the United States.

We appreciate reports of both adults and breeding activity. If you see monarchs in any life stage, submit your reports with as much detail as you can, including the type of milkweed that monarchs are using or flowers that adults are visiting.

02/08/2025

Support Monarch-Friendly Avocados
Avocado production in Mexico is driving deforestation and water scarcity in Michoacán, home to the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The vast majority of these avocados are exported to the United States, and while many grocery companies have anti-deforestation policies, they don’t cover avocados. We’re calling on U.S. grocery companies to commit to only sourcing from Pro-Forest Avocado certified suppliers to ensure the avocados they sell aren’t contributing to deforestation or threats to monarch butterflies.

01/31/2025

It’s 3:23 in the morning
and I’m awake
because my great great grandchildren
won’t let me sleep –
my great great grandchildren
ask me in dreams
what did you do when the planet was plundered?
what did you do when the earth was unraveling?
surely you did something
when the seasons started failing?
as the mammals, reptiles, birds and butterflies were all dying?
did you fill the streets with protest
when democracy was stolen?
what did you do
once
you
knew?
--- author, Drew Dellinger

01/30/2025

The Western Monarch Population is tracked by a COUNT of Butterflies. The results are in....

The annual Western Monarch Count in California revealed the second-lowest population since counting began in 1997, with just over 9,000 monarchs recorded.

This is higher than the lowest record ever of less than 2,000 monarchs in 2020, but significantly lower than the numbers over the past three years, all of which exceeded 200,000 monarchs.

Of the more than 250 sites monitored by hundreds of volunteers, Lighthouse Field State Park and Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz County had the most monarchs, with about 1,400 each.

The western monarch population is separate from the population that migrates to central Mexico each winter, with the Rocky Mountains separating the two.

Photo: Isis Howard, Xerces Society

01/30/2025

While we were COLD last week, El Rosario was filled with Monarchs.

07/25/2023

May all Stay Well- Stay Hydrated!

Temps are on the rise this week, stay aware of the extreme heat! Whether at work or play - staying hydrated is critical for our overall health and wellness. Pay attention to fluid intake, carry a refillable water bottle, and rehydrate with a mix of fluids and balanced electrolytes.

Watch for signs of dehydration, which can include headache, fatigue, and confusion, and seek medical attention for severe symptoms lasting over 24 hours.

Tips for staying hydrated:
🔗 go.illinois.edu/SummerHydration
🔗 go.illinois.edu/ReplaceElectrolytes

07/13/2023

Many parts of Knox County History are indeed "HISTORY".
This Manufacturing Business no longer exist, but many folks made a good living on South Henderson Street.
Ask someone about BUTLERS and you'll get lots of good conversation.

04/27/2023

Whoever needs to read this today, there is so much truth in this message. Try to reframe your situation and everything changes.